Memorial service for Zahara to be held in East London

EAST LONDON - Family, friends and artists will honour the life of Afropop sensation Zahara in her hometown of East London.

The multi-award winning muso died in hospital more than a week ago.

Zahara broke into the industry with her debut album 'Loliwe' which took the country by storm in 2011.

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She went double platinum in just over two weeks.

Her family described her as a beacon of hope and says her music healed many souls.

Zahara's funeral will be held on Saturday.